Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
relistened	13	13
relistening	16	16
relistens	11	11
relisting	13	13
relists	8	8
relit	6	6
relive	11	11
relived	13	13
relives	12	12
reliving	16	16
relleno	10	10
rellenos	11	11
reload	8	8
reloadable	16	16
reloaded	11	11
reloader	10	10
reloaders	11	11
reloading	14	14
reloads	9	9
reloan	8	8
reloaned	11	11
reloaning	14	14
reloans	9	9
relocatable	19	19
relocate	12	12